County profile
Cameron County, TX 9 departments
431 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Cameron County · #22 of 249 in-state.
Cameron County, TX carries a heavy HIFLD roster (431 personnel across 9 departments) - #22 of 249 in-state; mix 3/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 249 in Texas
- 4.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Brownsville Fire Department - Central Station
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,879 Texas departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cameron County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsville Fire Department Brownsville | other | - |
| Brownsville Fire Department - Central Station Brownsville · EMS | career | 183 |
| City of Harlingen Fire Department Harlingen | career | 108 |
| LA Feria Volunteer Fire Department La Feria · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Laguna Vista Volunteer Fire Department Laguna Vista | volunteer | 13 |
| Rancho Viejo Volunteer Fire Department Rancho Viejo | volunteer | 25 |
| Rio Hondo Fire Department Rio Hondo · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| San Benito Fire Department San Benito | career | 26 |
| Town of South Padre Island Fire Department South Padre Island · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (431 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 431 roster).
Largest book: Brownsville Fire Department - Central Station holds 42% of county personnel (183 of 431).
Photo-finish peer: Napa County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cameron County? ▼
Cameron County has 431 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 48, which is 41% above the Texas average.
How many fire departments are in Cameron County, TX? ▼
Cameron County, TX has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 249 among Texas counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cameron County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Cameron County has a mix: 3 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Cameron County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Cameron County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Cameron County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.